
It’s been a few months since Intel’s latest play for high-end thin-and-light laptops came out. PCWorld’s Adam and Will have been trying a few: the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo, and the MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld. The guys break down their long-term impressions in the latest PCWorld video.

It’s 2025. We’re barreling toward fascism, driven by a flood of disinformation that barely propelled our current president over the top. And now Facebook wants to go back to the way things were, with a revamped Friends feed that shows nothing but the people you care about.
It’s bullshit.
“Bringing the Magic of Friends Back to Facebook” is how Face

One of the fastest PCIe SSDs is on a big sale.

HTML <video>
is the de facto element we turn to for embedding video content, but it comes with constraints. For example, it downloads the video file linearly over HTTP, which leads to performance hiccups, especially for large videos consumed on slower connections. But with adaptive bitrate streaming, we can split the video into multiple segments at different bitrates and resolutions.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/03/adaptive-video-streaming-dashjs-react/


The highly customizable Vivaldi web browser now has built-in ProtonVPN integration. CEO Jon von Tetzchner described the collaboration as part of a broader shift toward "privacy over profiling, sovereignty over surveillance, inde

Today’s Nintendo Direct gave us our first real look at the forthcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and it sure is easy on the eyes. It uses Square Enix’s HD-2D engine, just like last year’s Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

It might be around that time of year when you’re starting to figure out your summer vacation plans. Google has revealed some new features that can help with that, including a handy AI-powered one for Maps.

More than a decade after debuting on the iPhone in 2014, the Monument Valley series is making its way to Switch consoles. On Thursday, Nintendo announced Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 would hit the eShop on April 15, with

Meta has spent the last few years remaking Facebook’s main feed into a “discovery engine” that primarily serves up recommended content from pages, groups and accounts users don’t already follow. But while the company has said the change is necessary to compete with TikTok, it’s also frustrated Facebook users who miss seeing posts from people they actually know.

Ubisoft is continuing its efforts to course-correct after several challenging years. Today, the video game company announced that it will launch

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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is the perfect time to grab the Oura Ring 3. At just $249, this top-rated wearable for improving sleep and tracking health is a must-have for anyone serious about optimizing their well-being. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-ring-helped-me-improve-my-sleep-and-its-29-percent-off-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

The paid tier will bring more tailored and actionable insights, expert coaching and exclusive badges to the Garmin Connect app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/garmin-embraces-ai-fitness-trend-with-paid-connect-plus-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's flagship noise-canceling earbuds are due for an upgrade. Rumors suggest they'll arrive later this year. Here's everything I know about them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-airpods-pro-3-release-date-rumors-touch-screen-case-heart-rate-monitor-h3-chip/#ftag=CADf328eec

The newest mattress from the popular Nectar brand is luxurious and cooling, with features to help with back pain. Is it worth the extra cost? https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/nectar-ultra-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is the Philips Hue accessory I didn't know I needed but now can't live without. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-philips-hue-setup-went-from-mess-to-magic-after-i-found-this-accessory/#ftag=CADf328eec

PIA is a great cheap VPN that doesn’t sacrifice privacy, but it’s looking long in the tooth. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/pia-vpn-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Donald Trump's major tariffs against Canada and Mexico are scheduled to take effect in less than a week, and a new tariff against foreign cars is also in play as well. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-theyll-mean-for-your-costs-with-a-week-to-go/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even if you're running the most recent updates, you may not see Siri's newest look. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/missing-siris-new-glow-heres-how-to-enable-your-iphones-latest-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec

Olivier Richters gave me the lowdown on the show's high-adrenaline fight scene. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lost-toenails-and-broken-bones-inside-the-reacher-season-3-finales-dutch-giant-brawl/#ftag=CADf328eec

The glass-bowl air fryer gets sparkling and transforms into food storage via an airtight lid. Here's why it earned a CNET Editor's Choice Award for 2025. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tried-it-ninjas-new-glass-air-fryer-is-worth-every-penny/#ftag=CADf328eec

This handy backpack goes with me everywhere I fly. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-fly-dozens-of-times-a-year-my-go-to-carry-on-bag-is-only-30-for-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Just days before the official Switch 2 Reveal, the company is giving fans a way to get all their Nintendo news. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-today-is-a-mobile-news-app-to-keep-you-in-the-loop-on-everything-nintendo/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cast iron has a reputation for being tough as nails but certain foods can strip it of its precious coating. Here's what a cooking instructor had to say about using cast-iron cookware safely. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/do-tomatoes-and-wine-really-ruin-a-cast-iron-cookware-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

Barça could go 3 points clear at the top with a win in this rescheduled clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-barcelona-vs-osasuna-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

This 15 watt OtterBox wireless charging stand is a staggering $80 off at Woot for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/act-fast-to-grab-this-otterbox-magsafe-wireless-charging-stand-while-its-a-cool-20-at-woot/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway. Use my secret trick to grab the best deals. https://www.cnet.com/tech/the-simple-hack-to-get-the-best-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Patapon and Everybody's Golf are heading to Nintendo's console. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-sony-bringing-two-new-playstation-games-to-the-switch/#ftag=CADf328eec

The financial industry is buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI).

Prime Video has knocked it out of the park with Last One Laughing UK – it’s the funniest TV show I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait for the next episode.

The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in –here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.

A former third-party lost sensitive data on hundreds of thousands of users and now people are getting phishing emails.

Witchbrook, the new magical life-sim from Chucklefish, finally has a release window.

Excited for Black Mirror season 7? It's just one of the many new movies and shows arriving on Netflix in April 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-new-on-netflix-in-april-2025

The NCSC wants to spread the messsage about 2FA through the power of social media.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ncsc-gets-influencers-to-sing-the-praises-of-2fa

Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

A new loader was spotted sporting some creative solutions to remain hidden.

According to two former Nintendo employees, Nintendo didn't expect Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to perform so well on the Switch.

Save $250 on the Surface Laptop 7 in this week's Amazon Big Spring Sale







One of the top mobile controllers, the Backbone One, just got an Xbox makeover with this Xbox Edition translucent green.

Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players since launch, cementing its place as the second most-played game in the franchise so far.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-3-million-players

A debate has been raging on social media about whether or Sony will, or even can block its PlayStation games on Xbox.

Since I work with graphics and photos for my job, I don’t buy VA monitors, even if I find a good deal. I need the extra color accuracy of an IPS panel. Today, you can get this 27-inch IPS monitor from Acer for just $99.99 on Amazon. That’s 33% off the list price and abo


The Power of Two: Are Xtool and Snapmaker challenging Bambu Lab?
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/more-3d-printing-leaks-is-a-new-tool-changer-on-the-horizon

Microsoft announces several updates to its Xbox gaming ecosystem, including a UI update to the Windows Game Bar and quality of life improvements for switching between games with its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform.

Although TSMC will build an R&D facility in the U.S., its core R&D will remain in Taiwan, so the U.S. will keep following Taiwan even after TSMC builds out its Fab 21 site with six fab modules and two packaging facilities, says former CEO of Intel.


After years of delays and at least one complete reboot, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is coming in the near futu

A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to the Switch. On Thursday, Nintendo announced Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, a package that brings together brand new remasters of 2007's Patapon and 2008's Patapon 2. Originally developed by Pyramid and Sony Japan Studio, which shuttered in 2021, the two games combine elements from strate

On Saturday, March 29, a solar eclipse will darken the skies. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, though, this will not be a total eclipse; instead, a partial eclipse will be visible in the early morning hours in parts of the northern hemisphere.
A partial eclipse isn’t as dramatic as a total eclipse, but it’s still worth seeing.

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in it's third day now and most of the deals look to be sticking around. To be fair, many of the deals started before the sale's official kick-off, but we'd be surprised if they remained after the sale's last day this coming Monday. Like last year, the discounts appear to be more focused on kitchen, fashion, cleaning and home decor. Those last few categories don’t really

Light, the company behind a pair of minimalist handsets, just released the Light Phone III. This is the perfect device for those who are tired of modern smartphones, with their easy access to doomscrolling and their abundance of

The weather might be getting nicer, but that doesn't reduce the need to sometimes stay home and have cozy nights in front of the TV. That's all the more desirable thanks to the great discounts available for Amazon's Spring Sale. For instance, the newest

Today’s Nintendo Direct provided a surprising bit of software news. The company just announced something called Virtual Game Card, which is a way to make playing and sharing downloaded titles more convenient.
As the name suggests, this system creates a digital simulacrum of a physical game card. This means that multi-Switch households wi

Nintendo is cutting out the middle man (us). In Thursday's ">Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced its new smartphone app, Nintendo Today!, that will provide daily updates on games, characters and events. These tidbits might show up as videos, comic strips or quick break downs.
The a

Robinhood might have broken into the zeitgeist as a platform for trading meme stocks and cryptocurrencies, but now it’s following through on long-held ambitions in the hope of becoming a one-stop shop for all your finance needs.


Anker makes some of the best power banks on the market and debuted a few great options earlier this year. That included


We've now hit the third day in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and, like last year, it seems to focus less on tech deals and more on home, cleaning and fashion discounts. But luckily, tech and home cleaning neatly intersect in the category of robot vacuums. We’ve tested dozens of these handy automatic floor cleaners and put the results in a couple of our

Amazon’s latest Big Spring Sale is into day three, and while the week-long event still isn’t as big on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, we’ve still found a few genuinely decent discounts on Apple devices. If you’re looking for a new iPad, Apple Watch or set of AirPods, we’ve rounded up the best Apple deals going on right now below. In truth, most of these offers aren’t explicitly tied to the Sprin

It's been a while since Engadget has highlighted a Humble Bundle, but the latest one is just too good to ignore. The Dice and Destiny collection brings together six incredible RPGs in support of CARE, an NGO that fights hunger and poverty globally. For about $15, you get Broken Roads, Citizen Sleeper, Disco Elysium, Pillars of



The original AirFly Pro is a fantastic little device that lets you stream wireless audio from any standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This made it a great tool for inflight entertainment systems, treadmills, CD players and any other old-school gadgets that lack Bluetooth. Manufacturer Twelve South just announced a follow-up,

Electronic Arts (EA) has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Luna, the tech company's cloud gaming service. Now Luna+ subscribers can access EA games such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dead Space.


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Hi HN. We are Nate and Ty, co-founders of Continue (https://www.continue.dev), which enables developers to create, share, and use custom AI code assistants. Today, we are launching Continue Hub and sharing what we’ve learned since our Show HN that introduced our open-source VS Code extension in July 2023 (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36882146).
At Continue, we've always believed that

In the summer of 2018, a devastating fire tore through Greece’s Attica region. In its aftermath, four scientists from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London — including two Greeks — set out to answer a simple yet crucial question: why did some
Tesla’s sales in Europe have plummeted by 42% this year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Tesla’s slip came despite total EV sales on the continent rising 28% over the same period. Analysts have linked the